B.A. Steinhagen Lake Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for B.A. Steinhagen Lake near Town Bluff, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.10 ft
+0.28 ft
0.44 ft above the median for November 8 (82.44 ft, records since 2001).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling - fish often feed ahead of a front
Best times today
- 5:34 AM – 6:34 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:28 AM – 12:28 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:17 PM – 5:17 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:52 PM – 12:52 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
B.A. Steinhagen Lake level, last 30 days
How full is B.A. Steinhagen Lake?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
B.A. Steinhagen Lake level vs. last year
B.A. Steinhagen Lake is 0.17 ft higher than a year ago (82.75 ft).
B.A. Steinhagen Lake level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 84.15 ft (Apr 10, 2024). Lowest: 67.39 ft (Jul 20, 2023).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/58°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 11%
New Moon · major 10:28 AM
Mostly Cloudy · 71°/54°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 13%
New Moon · major 11:16 AM
Mostly Sunny · 79°/53°F · calm · rain 4%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:41 PM
Hourly weather at B.A. Steinhagen Lake
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 71°F | N 5 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| Sun 6 PM | 66°F | N 5 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 61°F | Calm | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 57°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 56°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 65°F | Calm | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 PM | 70°F | N 5 mph | 12% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 PM | 70°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling (-0.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KJAS.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:28 AM–12:28 PM 10:52 PM–12:52 AM |
5:34 AM–6:34 AM 4:17 PM–5:17 PM |
6:37 AM 5:23 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:16 AM–1:16 PM | 6:34 AM–7:34 AM 4:54 PM–5:54 PM |
6:38 AM 5:22 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:41 PM–1:41 AM 12:06 PM–2:06 PM |
7:33 AM–8:33 AM 5:37 PM–6:37 PM |
6:39 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:32 AM–2:32 AM 12:58 PM–2:58 PM |
8:29 AM–9:29 AM 6:25 PM–7:25 PM |
6:39 AM 5:21 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:23 AM–3:23 AM 1:49 PM–3:49 PM |
9:22 AM–10:22 AM 7:17 PM–8:17 PM |
6:40 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:15 AM–4:15 AM 2:40 PM–4:40 PM |
10:10 AM–11:10 AM 8:12 PM–9:12 PM |
6:41 AM 5:20 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:04 AM–5:04 AM 3:28 PM–5:28 PM |
10:51 AM–11:51 AM 9:09 PM–10:09 PM |
6:42 AM 5:19 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About B.A. Steinhagen Lake: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Fair |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| White Bass | Poor |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 10,687 acres |
| Max depth | 35 ft |
| Impounded | 1951 |
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers |
| Public boat ramps | about 7 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – B.A. Steinhagen Lake. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
B.A. Steinhagen Lake FAQ
How full is B.A. Steinhagen Lake right now?
B.A. Steinhagen Lake is 98.8% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 0.12 ft below its conservation pool of 83.00 ft.
What fish are in B.A. Steinhagen Lake?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White Bass, Sunfish at B.A. Steinhagen Lake. TPWD rates fishing for Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of B.A. Steinhagen Lake today?
B.A. Steinhagen Lake was at 82.88 ft (USGS gauge 08040000) today. That is 0.44 ft above the historical median for November 8 (82.44 ft).
Is B.A. Steinhagen Lake higher than last year?
B.A. Steinhagen Lake is 0.17 ft higher than a year ago (82.92 ft now vs. 82.75 ft).
When is the best time to fish B.A. Steinhagen Lake today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 9/10 (Excellent). Major solunar periods: 10:28 AM–12:28 PM, 10:52 PM–12:52 AM.
Is the B.A. Steinhagen Lake level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08040000 and are provisional, meaning USGS may revise them. Percent full is published by the Texas Water Development Board. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is B.A. Steinhagen Lake?
B.A. Steinhagen Lake covers about 10,687 acres and has a maximum depth of about 35 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near B.A. Steinhagen Lake
Data: USGS gauge 08040000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 30.795, -94.180. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.